ZIP code 04538
Where is ZIP code 04538?
Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Lincoln County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 04538 belongs to Boothbay Harbor, Maine in Lincoln County. 04538 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 207. About 1,810 people live in the 04538 area, where the median household income is $56,500. The closest ZIP codes are 04575 (West Boothbay Harbor, 0.8 mi west), 04544 (East Boothbay, 2.4 mi southeast) and 04549 (Isle Of Springs, 2.8 mi west).
| ZIP code | 04538 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Boothbay Harbor |
| Also accepted | Boothbay Hbr, Capitol Is, Capitol Island |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 207 |
| Coordinates | 43.8518, -69.6278 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 045 |
Population and income in 04538
| Population | 1,810 · higher than 56% of Maine ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 400 · higher than 90% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median age | 64.4 years · higher than 94% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 41% / 59% |
| Median household income | $56,500 · lower than 76% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,517 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 42% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $388,100 · higher than 81% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,058 a month |
| Housing units | 1,892 |
| Households | 978 (1.78 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 4.53 sq mi (plus 1.85 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04538. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 04538
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04575 | West Boothbay Harbor, ME | 0.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 04544 | East Boothbay, ME | 2.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 04549 | Isle Of Springs, ME | 2.8 mi W | Standard |
| 04576 | Southport, ME | 2.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 04537 | Boothbay, ME | 3 mi N | Standard |
| 04570 | Squirrel Island, ME | 3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 04571 | Trevett, ME | 3.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 04568 | South Bristol, ME | 3.5 mi E | Standard |
| 04558 | Pemaquid, ME | 5.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 04554 | New Harbor, ME | 6 mi E | Standard |
| 04548 | Georgetown, ME | 6.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 04573 | Walpole, ME | 7.5 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 04538 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 04538
123 MAIN ST
BOOTHBAY HARBOR ME 04538
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BOOTHBAY HBR, CAPITOL IS and CAPITOL ISLAND as the city name for 04538. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (04538-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 04538?
- 04538 is a Boothbay Harbor, Maine ZIP code. Boothbay Hbr, Capitol Is and Capitol Island are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 04538 in?
- ZIP code 04538 is in Lincoln County, Maine.
- What time zone is ZIP code 04538 in?
- 04538 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 04538?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 04538 use area code 207.
- What is the population of ZIP code 04538?
- About 1,810 people live in ZIP code 04538, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 04538?
- The median household income in 04538 is $56,500 a year, lower than 76% of Maine ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 04538?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 04538 are 04575 (West Boothbay Harbor, 0.8 miles), 04544 (East Boothbay, 2.4 miles), 04549 (Isle Of Springs, 2.8 miles) and 04576 (Southport, 2.8 miles).